Real Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano this Saturday, November 9, 2025, at 12:15 pm, at Estadio de Vallecas, in Madrid, in the 12th round of LaLiga. The visiting team’s lineup was confirmed with Thibaut Courtois in goal, Federico Valverde as captain and the attacking trio formed by Vinícius Jr., Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. The game will be broadcast live on Disney+ and ESPN 4.
Rayo Vallecano enters the field in 10th place in the table, with 14 points accumulated in 11 rounds. Real Madrid leads the championship with 30 points, coming from an unbeaten run in recent matches. Refereeing is in charge of Juan Martinez Munuera, who issues an average of 4.82 yellow cards per game.
- Rayo Vallecano formation: 4-2-3-1
- Real Madrid formation: 4-2-3-1
- Time: 12:15 pm (Brasília time)
- Broadcast: Disney+ and ESPN 4
Full Real Madrid lineup
Courtois saves the Real Madrid goal. The defense has Asencio, Huijsen and Carreras. Wamavinga and Güler occupy central midfield.
Bellingham serves as the main point guard. Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé form the attacking duo on the wings. Brahim Díaz completes the offensive sector.
Valverde wears the captain’s armband. Coach Xabi Alonso opted to maintain the starting lineup despite absences due to injury.
Rayo Vallecano team in detail
Batalla starts as goalkeeper. The defensive line includes Rațiu, Lejeune, Mendy and Chavarría. Ciss and López form the midfielder duo.
Palazón acts as captain in the middle. Díaz and García complement the creative sector. De Frutos completes the starting lineup.
Coach Iñigo Pérez made tactical adjustments. The team seeks to surprise the leader at home. The average ball possession in the last rounds reaches 45%.
Absences and available substitutes
Rayo Vallecano is without Abdul Mumin, out due to injury. Luiz Felipe remains in doubt. The bench includes options such as Óscar Trejo and Sergio Camello.
Real Madrid faces important absences. Antonio Rüdiger is out. Aurélien Tchouaméni also doesn’t play.
Other names like David Alaba and Daniel Carvajal continue to recover. The merengue bench brings Endrick and Rodrygo as offensive alternatives. Fran García reinforces the left flank.
Recent history between teams
Real Madrid have won the last five direct clashes. Last season, they scored 5-1 on aggregate between the two games. Rayo seeks to break the negative streak at home.
The average number of goals in duels reaches 3.8 per match. Real Madrid have scored at least twice in each of their recent meetings. Vallecas recorded an average attendance of 14 thousand fans in previous rounds.
Live Streaming Options
Disney+ broadcasts the game in exclusive streaming. ESPN 4 shows on closed TV. Prime Video covers selected LaLiga matches.
Coverage starts 30 minutes before kickoff. Comments include tactical analysis. Official applications allow real-time monitoring.
Individual highlights on the field
Álvaro García leads Rayo in assists this season. Éder Militão has the highest defensive rating for Real. Mbappé has eight goals in 11 rounds.
Vinícius Jr. recorded five assists. Bellingham contributed four goals and three decisive passes. Real Madrid’s average number of shots per game reaches 15.
Tactical preparation of coaches
Xabi Alonso prioritizes qualified ball possession. Iñigo Pérez bets on quick transitions. Rayo trained set pieces during the week.
Real Madrid set a high mark. Tactical sessions focused on defensive compaction. Both teams held activities closed to the press.
